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A bi-monthly Publication of the Singapore Organisation of Seamen and Seacare Co-operative Limited MCI (P) 052/06/2018

Issue 618/19

MAY DAY AWARDS 2019Comrade of Labour

for SOS Leader

www.sosea.org.sg

52 Chin Swee Road, #09-00, Seacare Building, Singapore 169875 Tel: (65) 6379 5666 · Fax: (65) 6734 5525 · Email: [email protected]

Features03 May Day Rally

05 Comrade of Labour Award - Congratulations, Brother David Sim

06 A Glimpse into the Future at SOS Workshop

International & Industrial Relations08 MUA CFMEU West Coast Conference 2019 – One Strong

Union

09 Seacare Drop-in Centre Gets Better, Faster Connection

12 NTUC WSH Committee Learns From Sydney

Contents

Training & Skills Development27 SNIMI & NTSC Wins Vocational Training Achievement Award

28 First Cooks Enhancement Training Onboard

Seacare Focus20 Getting Co-operators to Forge Ahead As One

22 Olé Yolé

24 Presenting Sloane Residences

29 Seacare Manpower Recruits Jobseekers

30 Life Saving Skills Receives Thumbs Up

31 NOOCC Eye Centre

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SOS SeacareFind us on

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Membership & Welfare10 Things You Can Do Because You Saved

14 SOS / Seacare Calendar of Events

16 SOS Members Catch the Disco Fever

17 Eye-dentifying Eye Health Risk

18 Seacare Medical Scheme (SMS) Benefits for FY 2019/2020

New Accounts Exec On-board

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Women & Youth13 Young NTUC Workplan Seminar

www.seacare.com.sg

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MAY DAY RALLY

EVERY WORKER MATTERS

In his first May Day Rally speech,

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee

Meng gave a timely assurance

that the Labour Movement will

continue to work to champion the

interests of workers and help them

achieve better wages, welfare and

work prospects”.

“Let us always put workers at

the heart of everything we do — take

action, innovate, train. So that they

can be more ready, relevant, resilient

for the future economy.”

Mr Ng was speaking to more

than 1,600 Labour Movement

leaders and tripartite partners who

attended the May Day Rally on 1

May 2019. Prime Minister Lee Hsien

Loong, Senior Minister Tharman

Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime

Minister Heng Swee Keat, Emeritus

Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and

Manpower Minister Josephine Teo

were among the LM supporters

who attended the event held at the

D’Marquee in Downtown East.

In his speech, Mr Ng stressed

that the senior workers matters —

their growth and their own personal

lives.

“We are all ageing and with

workers able to contribute, that

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would mean much more productive

and competitive if we can get them

to be trained and be productive and

be partners for businesses.”

“If our workers are able to

change their mindset, then we can

have a much higher rate of success

and a faster way of grasping our

country’s transformation.”

Mr Ng also spoke about the

three As – acceptance of technology,

adoption of technology in the

fastest way, and the actualisation

of technology. With the three As,

“business can have profits – will

mean better businesses. And better

businesses will translate into better

wages, welfare and work prospects

for our workers,” he said.

This year marks the 50th

anniversary of its Modernization

Seminar held in 1969. The pivotal

seminar transformed the LM climate

from one that was combative to

collaborative, placing importance

on tripartism. The seminar was also

important because it brought about

the birth of NTUC social enterprises

that addressed some of the welfare

concerns of the workers.

Photos from Ng Chee Meng’s post.

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The Labour Movement can

be assured that the PAP will never

abandon the working man and

woman.

“NTUC backs the PAP because

the PAP is pro-people. It has kept

faith with the unions. And the PAP

treasures its relationship with the

NTUC because the NTUC is pro-

worker.”

In his maiden May Day Rally

speech, Deputy Prime Minster and

Finance Minister Heng Swee Kiat gave

the strong affirmation to the labour

movement that the close symbiotic

relationship between the PAP and the

NTUC, “which underpins our unique

and precious brand of tripartism, will

continue into the 4G and beyond”.

“In Malay, there is the saying:

“Bersatu teguh, bercerai roboh!”

United we stand, divided we fall.

Truly, the PAP and NTUC have gone

through thick and thin together over

almost 60 years,” Mr Heng said.

“The NTUC and the PAP have

always been committed to uplifting

all our workers. We are committed

to do this because we believe we are

all in this together…We must leave

no one behind.”

Mr Heng highlighted that

supporting senior employment is

something close to the hearts of

the 4G leadership. “This is why the

Government is strengthening support

for our seniors to earn more, save

more, and have greater peace of mind

in retirement. This support includes

higher Workfare payouts, Additional

Extra Interest for older CPF members,

and the extension of the Special

Employment Credit to end-2020.”

“The tripartite partners have

agreed to raise the Retirement and

Re-employment Ages, so that more

workers can stay in the workforce if

they choose to,” he said.

“My generation of leaders is

ready to take up the baton and carry

forth the mission to create a brighter

future for all Singaporeans. We are

confident of achieving our mission.

Building on our partnerships, we

will take NTUC, our workers and

Singapore to the next level, just like

our predecessors did in 1969. There is

still so much we can achieve together.

Brothers and Sisters, we are not done

building Singapore.”

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DPM Heng Swee Keat pledges commitment to workers

Photo from Ng Chee Meng’s post.

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SOS congratulates our Executive Committee member David Sim Hor Pheng who received the Comrade of Labour Award.

Brother David received the award from NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng at the May Day Awards presentation held

on 3 May 2019 at the Univerity Cultural Centre in Kent Ridge. He was among the 117 unionists, workers, company leaders

and public servants who were recognised for their efforts in improving workers’ lives.

Receiving the labour movement’s Medal of Honour for his contributions to Singapore’s workforce and tripartism was

Minister for Transport Mr Khaw Boon Wan.

About Brother David Sim

A strong advocate for seafarers’ well-being, Brother David has been a SOS member since 1980. He later joined SOS as

a Welfare Officer and was elected into the SOS Executive Committee in 1982. He was later appointed as Assistant Secretary

in 1988 and Assistant Treasurer in 1998. Hor Pheng also served as Treasurer from 2013 to 2018 before stepping down to

become an Executive Committee Member, a position he continues to hold to date.

Besides union work, Brother David was actively involved in the founding of Seacare Co-operative Limited in 1994 and he

has been serving as the Treasurer of the Co-operative since 2013. At the NTUC level, Brother David has served in the following

capacities: Member, NTUC Organising Service Sector Committee; Vice Chairman, NTUC Club Advisory Committee, Celebrations;

Member, NTUC Club Advisory Committee, Scarlet City; and Member, NTUC Employment and Employability Committee.

Comrade of Labour Award

Congratulations, Brother David Sim


A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE AT SOS WORKSHOP

SOS set their sights on the future

of work at the SOS Workshop in

Zhuhai, China.

From 29 March to 1 April 2019,

a total of 67 participants from SOS,

comprising ExCo, committee members

and staff, congregated to learn and

share on their views on the future of

work and to identify ways to support

and educate SOS members on the

possible changes affecting their work.

Through sharing and group

discussions, participants were engaged

at length on maritime industry

developments. Staff and committee

members were kept abreast on the

developments and effects of Industry

4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT),

with a focus on the maritime sector.

Through the sharing by guest speaker

Mr Thomas Ting, Deputy Director,

Research & Technology & Industry

Development Division, Maritime and

Port Authority of Singapore (MPA),

participants had a better understanding

of how MPA and other companies

are embracing the challenges. The

Industry Transformation Map (ITM)

and the future of work was presented

to identify new job positions within the

sector and any skills gap in view of the

future of work. Participants were also

given an overview of what to expect

in the next-generation Tuas Terminal

and developments on the automation

front.

The workshop met its objectives

by laying the groundwork to embrace

change. This would allow SOS to

understand the future of work, so

it can better prepare itself to help

members cope with change.

SOS President Mohamad Abu Bakar highlighted that - “the workshop allows us to engage in conversations and deepen our

knowledge of the transformation plans.”

Questions were fielded by participants to the panel consisting of Mr Thomas Ting, SOS Emeritus General Secretary Kam Soon Huat and General Secretary Daniel Tan.

Participants of the SOS Workshop 2019.


Mr Thomas Ting, MPA, sharing his knowledge with the group.

Staff (left) and committee members (below) raising questions on the future of work during the panel discussion.

Ending the workshop on a high note.


The Maritime Union of Australia

(MUA) and the Construction,

Forestry, Mining and Energy

Unions (CFMEU) have merged to

become one “Super Union”.

To commemorate the historic

merger, the MUA-CFMEU hosted the

West Coast Conference 2019 with the

theme, “One Strong Union” held

on 26 February to 1 March 2019 at

Fremantle and Perth, Australia.

The watershed conference

opened with the Flags of Unity,

Bagpiper and Guard of Honour

march-in. This was followed by

opening addresses by Christy Cain

(MUA West Coast Branch Secretary

MUA CFMEU WEST COAST CONFERENCE 2019 - ONE STRONG UNION

& MUA National President) and

Mick Buchan (CFMEU WA Branch

Secretary). Other CFMEU and MUA

leaders and Australian Labour Party

Politician also went on stage to give

their rousing speeches.

The Conference, which ended

with a Gala Dinner, provided a

good platform for MUA and CFMEU

members to engage in vigorous

debate and discussion about their

future. International trade union

leaders were also invited to share

their insights and celebrate the

solidarity.

SOS General Secretary Daniel

Tan and Executive Secretary Sharon

Li joined International Transport

Workers’ Federation General Secretary

Stephen Cotton, Regional Secretary

ITF Asia Pacific Jose R Lamug and

Dockers’ Section Enrico Tortolano to

stand in solidarity at the conference.

Leaders from international

unions such as International

Longshore and Warehouse Union,

International Longshoremen’s

Association, Building and Wood

Workers International, Norwegian

Seafarers Union, Maritime Union of

New Zealand, National Union of Rail,

Maritime and Transport Workers and

more were also present at the West

Coast Conference.


SEACARE DROP-IN CENTRE GETS BETTER, FASTER CONNECTION

The communication facilities at

the Seacare Drop-in Centre for

International Seafarers @ Pasir

Panjang Terminal has gone for an

upgrade and renewal.

Four personal computers were

upgraded with Windows 10 operating

system. The computers have also

been installed with Microsoft Office

desktop applications and protected

with the latest antivirus software.

Seafarers will get to use the

computer facilities for longer than

an hour without time restriction. Not

only are the computers upgraded the

fibre broadband speed have been

increased from 60Mbps to 200 Mbps,

allowing internet access via computer

or Wi-Fi, to be even faster.

The upgrades of the computer

facilities and softwares are just part

of the continuing efforts by SOS to

create a safe haven for seafarers.

This is on top of the free on-demand

shuttle service from designated bus

stops within the port to the Seacare

Drop-In Centre for seafarers calling

at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal in

Singapore.

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THINGS YOU CAN DO BECAUSE YOU SAVED


To all SOS members who serve

onboard vessels covered by SOS

Collective Agreement before

2012, the Seafarers’ Provident Fund

(SPF) Scheme had been terminated

on 30 June 2012.

Since its termination, a Scheme

of Administration (SOA) governing the

administration and distribution of the

SPF funds was drawn up to provide

a clear and transparent mechanism

for the dissolution and distribution of

the SPF funds. Seacare Thrift Pte Ltd

(STPL) was the appointed Manager for

the SOA and commenced refunding to

members from January 2013.

In June 2017, SOS decided

to extend the SPF Scheme of

Administration (SOA) for two years.

The extended draw down date - 30

September 2021.

In order to have time to meet

the draw down date, SOS members

are encouraged to submit their SPF

withdrawal application, latest by 31

August 2021.

As of March 2019, more than

11,000 members have successfully

withdrawn their funds, totalling more

than $15 million.

All members under the SPF

scheme are urged to withdraw their

savings before the draw down date.

I am happy to receive my SPF fund. It is money that I will save for a rainy day.– Valle Allan Amado Castro

At that time, I was considering to set up a business. The SPF came in handy as seed money for my busines venture.– Mirador Jimmy Amarillo

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After withdrawing my SPF, I was able to use some of it for my children’s education. It really eased the financial burden for me at the right time.– Mohamed Salleh Mohamed

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Withdraw your SPF todayWithdrawal application form is available at www.ispf.org.sg & www.sosea.org.sg

For enquiries and assistance on withdrawal application and certification of supporting documents, please approach Seacare

representative offices nearest to you.


SingaporeSeacare Thrift Pte Ltd52 Chin Swee Road#08-00 Seacare BuildingSingapore 169875Tel: +65 6379 5666Fax: +65 6836 [email protected]

PhilippinesLSA Consultancy and Management Services IncUnit 515 5th floor, S&L Building 11500 Roxas BoulevardErmita, Manila 1000, PhilippinesTel: +63 2 521 6839Fax: +63 2 521 [email protected]

ChinaSinghai Marine Services (Shanghai) Co LtdBuilding 4, 600 Min Sheng RoadPudong DistrictShanghai, China [email protected]

Singhai Marine Services (Wuhan) Co LtdHePing Avenue, Wuchang District, #19-25, KanJiang Building, Shui An International, Wuhan, China 430000Tel: +86 27 59902035Fax: +86 27 [email protected]

Indonesiac/o Kesatuan Pelaut Indonesia (KPI)Jalan Cikini Raya 58 AA/BBJakarta Pusat 10330Tel: +62 21 314 1495Fax: +62 21 314 [email protected]

My savings will provide a cushion for me if I should have unexpected expenses pop up.– Ali Sodikin

I am thankful that the timing was just perfect for me, to use some of the funds for the renovation of my house, and for home improvement projects.– Kadam Mandar Ramchandra

SPF helped me and my family a lot, in terms of financial needs especially this Christmas season.– Talain Frederick Flores


NTUC WSH COMMITTEE LEARNS FROM SYDNEY

A study trip to learn more about

Workplace Safety and Health

(WSH) efforts, led NTUC WSH

Committee to Sydney, Australia from

25-28 March 2019.

SOS President Mohamad

Abu Bakar and ExCo member

Bon Sheun Ping, was among the

team, who benefited from the

mission to learn more about the

WSH efforts of Australian unions,

the WSH regulatory framework in

Australia, and how their Return-

To-Work Programme have helped

injured workers. Thanks to our

counterparts from the Australian

Council of Trade Unions, as well

as the regulators from Comcare

Australia and academic Dr Joanna

Naismith from The University of

Newcastle who completed her

PhD on Return-To-Work initiatives.

The Australians are in the midst of

reviewing their WSH framework and

some of their key recommendations

include introducing Industrial

Manslaughter for workplace fatality

cases, increasing WSH penalties and

eliminating insurance for penalties/

fines.

To understand better about

best practices across different

industries, the WSH Committee

were given access to establishments

such as Sofitel Sydney Darling

Harbour (Accor Hotels Group),

Transit Systems, Workplace Training

Centre and Lendlease International

Headquarters.

At Sofitel Sydney, the

delegation had a glimpse into what

drives their ‘Positive Hospitality’

initiatives.

At Transit System, the

entourage learnt how the bus

operator provides safe, reliable

and convenient passage to the

340 million passengers it serves

annually.

The WSH Committee discovered

through their visit to Workplace

Training Centre, how Singapore

can further enhance training in

WSH to make it more productive

and realistic.

At Lendlease International

Headquarters, the visitors learnt

about forward-thinking best

practices that safeguard workers’

safety and health, particularly in

the construction industry.

Overall, the learning journey

helped the WSH committee to

consolidate their findings on WSH

efforts in Australia, so that they can

apply some of these tried and tested

initiatives.


YOUNG NTUC WORKPLAN SEMINAR

Mabuhay! Young NTUC

leaders chose Manila,

Philippines to be the place

to build consensus and to align

youth leaders towards Young NTUC

workplan. The Young NTUC Workplan

Seminar held on 21-24 March 2019

rallied 51 youth representatives from

over 40 affiliate unions in Manila. SOS

was represented by Young SOS leader,

who is also Executive Secretary (ES)

Sharon Li.

Here are just some of the

highlights.

Learning Journeys to various

industries

The first day kickstarted with a visit to

Surbana Jurong Group – Global Design

Centre (GDC) and Global Shared

Services (GSS).

Surbana Jurong Group is

the largest Asia-based urban and

infrastructure consulting firm with a

workforce of over 14,500 employees

across more than 130 offices in 40

countries, and driven by progressive

thinking and creative ideas. It’s iconic

project in Philippines is the New Clark

City, touted as the first “smart, green,

disaster-resilient city”, expected to be

completed in 2021.

SMEC- Global Design Centre

(GDC) and Global Shared Services

(GSS) is a member of the Surbana

Jurong Group. SMEC is consistently

recognised for technical excellence

and design innovation by the world’s

leading engineering bodies. Its iconic

project in Philippines is the North-

South Commuter Railway (NSCR)

Project, where SMEC join venture with

Oriental Consultants Global Company

Limited, to manage and supervise the

construction of the project in the

Philippines.

On Day 2, the energetic bunch

of youth activists visited SENTRO, a

union that represent at least 80,000

members in the private, public

and informal sectors, including

migrant workers, women and the

youth. A presentation on how

SENTRO organises young people,

and its various initiatives/ support

programmes targeted at youth was

shared. The leaders also shared

how SENTRO is working with the

government and workplaces to ensure

that workers remain relevant, in the

face of new technologies.

The visitors were then split into

groups to visit Makati Medical Centre

and Barangay Pasong Putik.

On the third day, the

participants were split into four

groups to pit against each other in

an amazing race style game in Makati

City. Teams were required to work

together to complete the tasks at

each checkpoint. Many experienced

taking a Jeepney for the first time. The

ultimate outcome of the race wasn’t

so much the win, but it bonded the

youth team members.

Sister Sharon was part of the YNTUC team in Manila.


SOS/Seacare


MAY 2019 TO MARCH 2020

Study Grant Presentation Ceremony & Members’ Night in Manila

World Maritime Day Celebration

Members’ Night & Community Project

Fruits Day

Hari Raya CelebrationHa

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Calendar of Events


*Please note that the calendar of events are subjected to changes.

Members’ Night

Family Day in Manila

Hong Bao Presentation & LNY Celebration

Members’ Night

Deepavali Celebration & Family Outing

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SOS MEMBERS CATCH THE DISCO FEVER

Preceding the SOS Members’ Nite party held at the Club@52 on 16 March 2019,

a sharing session on the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) was facilitated by

Premierwills Custody Services Pte Ltd at the Maritime Hall. Some 50 attendees

learnt what separates LPA from will planning. The talk was well received, given

that the topic was of particular relevance to older members. The session helped

members to think about appointing a trusted and competent person to act on their

behalf in the event of a loss of mental capacity.

Having had an informative session, SOS members converged at the Club@52

for a disco night themed after Saturday Night Fever. Recalling the disco era, party

snacks such as buffalo wings, mini pizza, mini burgers and root beer float were

in the dinner menu. A total of 143 SOS members caught the disco fever, as they

played games, sang and danced to live music, were entertained by a live band

and stand-up comedian. The fever pitch party ended with the giving out of Lucky

Draw prizes. There were over 50 game prizes handed out. With so many gifts to

give away, everyone had a good chance for a win.


SOS members enjoying the evening over

good food and entertainment.


EYE-DENTIFYING EYE HEALTH RISK

High Blood Pressure can lead to hypertensive retinopathy, a condition caused by high blood pressure damaging blood

vessels in the retina. Most people do not notice symptoms until late in the disease. Symptoms include double vision,

dim vision, vision loss, or headaches. Potential effects include:

• Changes in the blood vessel thickness

• Swelling of the macula (the most sensitive part of the eye)

• Bleeding in the eye

Diabetes affects the integrity of the blood vessels, including those in your eyes if it is poorly controlled. These can lead to:

• Weakened and leaky blood vessels

• The growth of abnormal new blood vessels

• Swelling of the macula

• Increased risk of glaucoma and cataracts

High Cholesterol may cause a buildup of deposits within the blood vessels in the body. This can occur also in your eyes.

Sometimes a small deposit may breakaway and travel along the blood stream, blocking a small blood vessel in the eye,

which may then affect your vision in that region.

Who is at risk of developing eye disease?

As we get older, our risk of developing eye disease increases. However, there are other factors that may also contribute to the

elevated risk.

Symptoms

A high myope should be aware of these symptoms that may be

indicative of a retinal tear/detachment. Be sure to see an eye specialist

immediately if you experience any of these symptoms:

• a sudden increase in floaters - small dots, specks, strings or clouds

moving in the field of vision.

• see flashes of light, lightning streaks or the sensation of seeing

“stars”.

• see a shadow or a curtain descending from the top of the eye or across

from the side.

Caution

The high risk of eye diseases,

especially retinal detachment

means that any activity

involving sudden and head

movements is discouraged such

as contact sports eg boxing,

rugby, soccer, bungee jumps,

or rollercoaster rides.

Credit: The information herein is provided by NOOCC Eye Centre.

Myopia (short-sightedness) occurs when the eye is longer than normal or has a cornea that is too steep. As a result,

light rays focus in front of the retina instead of on it. Near objects may appear clear, but distant objects will appear

blurry. If shortsightedness progresses to a more advanced level of high myopia, it increases the risk for eye diseases such

as glaucoma, cataracts and retinal detachment. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve, which

carries signals from the retina to the brain. Each of these conditions can cause vision loss. Cataract is the clouding of

eye’s lens. Retinal detachment happens when the retina is pulled away from the back of the eye.

To determine if these factors are creating vision problems for you, schedule regular eye health assessments

for early intervention!

Tap on your SMS eye care benefit today, at NOOCC Eye Centre. (refer to the inner back cover of Samudra)

Ageing. As you get older, the risk for these eye conditions will increase.

• Cataract is the thickening and yellowing of the eye’s lens, affecting clear vision. As cataracts develop, your vision

starts to get affected. This is managed with cataract surgery.

• Age-related macular degeneration is the wear and tear of retinal cells, causing vision to decline over time.


NEW ACCOUNTS EXEC ON-BOARD

There’s a new accounts executive in SOS Finance & Investment Division.

Meet Ms Catherine Lim, who became part of the family of SOS, since

March 2019. Armed with the skills and experience in accounting, Catherine

is fitting in well into the work culture. This being her first experience working

with a maritime organisation, she is keen to know more about the regional

and international maritime industry. Sharing about her aspirations, she said

- “I hope to continue to learn new accounting skills and practices, undergo

training in different aspects of accounting and to broaden my expertise. I hope

to contribute to the organisation and learn from my seniors to achieve their level

of excellence as I grow with SOS.”


SEACARE MEDICAL SCHEME (SMS) BENEFITS FOR FY 2019/2020

With an awareness of the importance of its members’ health, the SMS has been reviewed for the next financial year.

Come 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, qualified SOS local members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Reimbursement Benefit of up to S$100 per member for cost relating to eye examination, medication and/or treatment from

any Singapore licensed healthcare establishment such as eye centre, clinic or hospital.

• One Complimentary Superior Health Screening Package per member. This includes test for lung function and cancer markers,

at Seacare Maritime Medical Centre (SMMC). The complimentary health screening package will be extended to a parent/ spouse of the qualified local member.

For terms and conditions, details of benefits, and reimbursement procedure,

kindly contact SOS Membership & Welfare Services Division (level 5).

Please book your appointment for the health screening with:

Mr Brandon : 6379 5658

Ms Halimah : 6379 5671

Ms Evelyn : 6379 5672

We encourage you to utilise these benefits that have been specially arranged, as we continue to improve and

add value to your membership benefits.

Members who have not updated your membership payment status are advised to connect with

SOS Membership & Welfare Services Division.


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GETTING CO-OPERATORS TO FORGE AHEAD AS ONEANNUAL CO-OPERATIVE LEADERS’ CONFERENCE 2019

Twelve officials from Seacare

Co-operative Ltd participated

in the Annual Co-operative

Leaders’ Conference (ACLC) 2019, held

in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, from 6 to

9 April 2019. ACLC is a yearly event

organised by the Singapore National

Co-operative Federation (SNCF) for the

purpose of encouraging dialogue and

fostering better relationships among

co-operatives and affiliates.

In light of a rapidly progressing

technology, the ACLC focused on a

theme of ‘Forging Ahead as One’,

which aims to evolve a collaborative

culture among the co-operatives to

take on greater transformation and

creativeness towards an innovative

future.

The conference kickstarted with

SNCF Chairman Kwek Kok Kwong,

sharing his vision how the co-op

movement has to evolve to embrace a

collaborative culture in order to grow

and transform.

Prof Jack Sim, Founder, World

Toilet Organisation, drew attention

to issues that are culturally taboo,

and how to not be afraid to talk

about them for the purpose of finding

solutions. Mr Tng Ah Yiam, Deputy CEO

and Head of Products, NTUC FairPrice

Co-operative, dealt on the topic of

motivating team members and how

to energise team members to perform

at their highest level. Mr Nguyen Anh

Duc, Board Member and Deputy CEO,

Saigon Co-op, spoke about change. The

art of communicating one’s personal

branding was brought into greater light

Deputy Head of Seacare HR &

Lifestyle cluster Evelyn Siow

receiving a token of

appreciation.


by Mr Andrew Chow, Media Strategist

& Enneagram Coach. The delegates had

opportunities to explore collaborations

during the breakout session. Ms Evelyn

Siow, Deputy Head of Seacare HR &

Lifestyle Cluster shared on the services

that Seacare Manpower Services Pte

Ltd and Seacare i-Connecz Pte Ltd, are

providing that meet the needs of the

market. SNCF scholar Low Choon Chye

shared from a youth perspective how

to engage the younger generation.

A field trip to FairPrice-Saigon

Co-opXtra Plus Store gave participants

insight into a successful collaboration

between FairPrice and Saigon Co-op.

The hypercash retail format offers wide

range of products and services found

in hypermarkets and also caters to

B2B customers by selling products in

bulk. There are close to 50,000 types

of products sourced from Vietnam and

around the world.

The ACLC not only provided an

avenue for the exchange of ideas

and strategies, but also renewed the

delegates’ determination to keep doing

the good work and to do it excellently.


With Singapore’s year-round

summer heat, there’s almost

nothing better than grabbing

cold treats such as froyo (frozen yogurts)

to help you cool down. That’s the most

sensible thing to do. Olé Yolé!

The only question is, have you heard

of Yolé?

Yolé , a made-in-Spain product is the

tastiest frozen yogurt in the market.

The Yolé flavour is a recognisable

taste that is available in 10 countries

worldwide;

Top quality raw materials that form the

base of our flavour originates from the

same factory, ensuring the same high

quality in our tubs;

Low calories - utilisation of safe and

natural, calorie-free sugar substitute

has allowed us to reduce significantly

the amount of calories;

Adapted flavours - with a great base

flavour and nutritional values, the

possibilities of future flavours are

endless.

Before you jump to a conclusion

that “tasty = unhealthy”, Yolé proves

itself to be the healthiest frozen dessert

in the world.

Here’s how the nutritional value

of a 100g of natural flavour Yolé stacks

up against another brand:

OLÉ YOLÉ

Natural flavour Yolé Plain flavour (another brand)

Calorie content 73 kcal 204 kcal

Saturated fat 1.9g 7.2g

Total fat 2.3g 10.1g

Sugar carbohydrates 12.1g 20.5g

Total carbohydrates 13.8g 23.3g

Protein 4g 4.9g


Yolé concepts and products are

solely distributed by Yolé Distribution

Services Pte Ltd (YDSPL), a subsidiary

of Blu Ventures Holdings Pte Ltd, which

Seacare Foundation Pte Ltd has a stake

in. As the appointed sole distributor

in Singapore, Yolé natural flavoured

froyo tubs (500ml and 100ml) are now

available at major supermarket chains

island-wide such as Dairy Farm Group,

Sheng Siong and FairPrice. The presence

of Yolé froyo is fast expanding with

a growing appetite of healthier diet

choice. It’s finding its way into food

and beverage (f&b) businesses such as

hotels and restaurants.

Yolé is continously developing its

range of products in order to cater to

a wide variety of markets worldwide.

Through its R&D laboratory in Spain,

it’s developing innovative product lines.

By Q3 of this year, YDSPL would

be flooding the Singapore market with

its no-sugar frozen Yolé fruity flavours.

Discerning consumers, young and

old, will surely find these innovative no-

sugar yet great tasting froyo just around

the corner. We say it again – “Olé Yolé!”


Seacare Property Development

Pte Ltd (SDPL), together with

TSky Development Pte Ltd (a

joint venture platform established by

Tiong Seng Holdings Limited and Ocean

Sky International Limited) and Progen

Holdings Limited successfully acquired

the site formerly known as Sloane

Court Hotel and a small adjoining plot

at 17 Balmoral Road on 24 November

2017 through their Joint Venture (JV)

company – TSky Balmoral Pte Ltd.

Since its acquisition, TSky

Balmoral has developed the iconic

site into Sloane Residences.

PRESENTING SLOANE RESIDENCES


Designed by Ong & Ong Architects,

an award-winning, multi-disciplinary

consultancy firm, the design of

Sloane Residences embraces the

tapestry of the local area of Balmoral

and delivers a series of dramatic sky

terraces, landscaped courts, gardens

and balconies in a unique and visually

stunning manner.

Sloane Residences is a sculptural

addition to the prime district 10.

Occupying a unique linear site, the

development takes advantage of

innovative site-planning techniques

to create this elevated “green plateau”

– green communal landscape decks

which houses the main swimming pool,

communal recreational and dining

facilities, upon which the singular

elegant residential tower sits on.

Fundamentally, the main design

emphasises on the flowing energy,

light and airiness of a modern abode.

The simplicity of the various plans,

the distinctiveness of the architectural

elements and the material palette

of concrete, steel, glass and timber

will offer a perfect canvas for urban

dwellers to create individual worlds

that will reflect their own urban

lifestyle and tastes.

In essence, Sloane Residences

projects itself as a trendy, savvy and

contemporary lifestyle pad with great

emphasis and opportunities for quality

living that will appeal to the urban

nomadic sophisticates as well as the

young family household clientele.

Reaching 12 storeys, Sloane

Residences contains 52 unique

apartments, each intricately designed

and crafted. From the opulent imported

finishes and materials to the premium

selection of Valcucine (Italy) kitchen

cabinet, V-Zug kitchen appliances,

Blending modernity and luxury. Residents can unwind in privacy within the residences or revel in the bright lights of the big city. Sloane Residences is a secret vibrant enclave in the heart of town.


Liebherr (Germany) – wine chiller, as

well as Grohe (Germany) bathroom

fittings, you can be assured of the

perfect home for your family.

The exclusive residential

development hopes to be all ready

for sales launch in 2Q 2019.


The exclusive residential development puts together a series of luxury habitats for modern and quality high-rise living. The key essence of the design is an attractive concept of living that combines the benefits and amenities of modern interior living with the pleasures of outdoor tropical city living.

All units are intricately designed and crafted. From the opulent imported

finishes and materials to the premium selection of kitchen appliances, as well

as bathroom fittings, you can be assured of the perfect home for your family.

Residents can immerse in the cool infinity lap pool or unwind on the reflective pond against the beautiful ambient lights. There are also garden walks to do an evening stroll after dinner or to relax by the lounges at the sundeck.

The grand entrance of the development will lead you to the wonderfully manicured landscapes within the pristine estate. Sloane Residences will feature a plethora of breathtaking facilities that will be the envy of the town.


SNIMI & NTSC WINS VOCATIONAL TRAINING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

SNIMI and NTSC was awarded

for their achievements in solving

problems of vocational education: lack

of international path of vocational

maritime education, difficulties in

the import of advanced resources and

localisation, shortage of international

trainers, and limited job openings. It

The Singapore (Nantong)

International Maritime Institute

(SNIMI) and Nantong Shipping

College (NTSC), was awarded the

Vocational Training Achievement

First Class, at the National Teaching

Achievement Award 2018. The national

award is currently the highest-level

award for institutions in the field of

education in China.

The award which SNIMI and NTSC

received was based on their project,

Institute – Overseas Enterprises

Collaborating. The project took SNIMI as

the case study model and investigated

on aspects such as international training

mode, training systems, facilitation,

training of trainers, social service,

and overseas employment. It was an

initiative idea of Professor Shi Zhubin

of NTSC.

provided an adoptable and effective way

of cultivating international maritime

talents, and can be applied widely to

vocational education.

Congratulations SNIMI and NTSC

for getting First Class!


FIRST COOKS ENHANCEMENT TRAINING ONBOARD

For the first time, cooks training was

brought on-site – onboard a ship!

Seacare Thrift Pte Ltd (STPL)

conducted its first Cooks Enhancement

Training onboard the Oxalis Peony, a

tanker vessel owned by Oxalis Shipping

Co Pte Ltd, on 8 March 2019.

The objective of the training was to

improve the cook’s culinary skills. This

included learning to prepare food under

Muslim dietary laws (halal), baking and

pastry-making. STPL trainer also taught

on galley hygiene, maintenance of ration

stores and provided recommendations

for galley equipment.

The benefit of the cooks training

onboard allowed STPL to assess the actual

environment and provide the appropriate

advice specific to the vessel’s setup.

The onboard training programme

was well received. Oxalis Shipping

Company’s Crewing Manager, Captain

Johnny Sim said: “The Chef Enhancement

Training by Seacare Thrift is great! Our

chefs have benefitted immensely from

the training. The practical guidance and

tips provided by a well-known chef, Mr

Maximillian has uplifted the morale of

our crew members. Our company will

continue to provide our crews with

good and nutritious food that are well

prepared. Thanks Seacare Thrift!”

Trainer Maximillian demonstrates pastry-making onboard.


From Seacare Building to various

e2i Job Fairs, our job hunter

team from Seacare Manpower

goes all out islandwide to hunt for

jobseekers that match positions in

Ministry of Education HQ, Ministry

of Education Schools, Ministries and

Statutory Boards. This is what Seacare

Manpower does dilligently at the

job fairs. Its recruitment officers get

jobseekers to fill up application forms,

and follows up with a pre-interview to

assess their suitability, before making

recommendations to their clients. The

role that Seacare Manpower takes

bridges the employment gaps between

employers and jobseekers.

Many of the jobseekers were

pleased with their pre-interview session

which was short, sharp and sweet.

SEACARE MANPOWER RECRUITS JOBSEEKERS

E2i Mini Job fair @e2i Central on 22 February 2019, recruited 96 jobseekers.

E2i Job Fair@ Tampines Changkat Community Club on 22 March 2019, recruited 100 jobseekers.


Summing up her experience at the

First Aid for Children training,

Mdm Pitrawati Amin says, “First

aid can mean the difference between

life and death”. The part-time Admin

and Reception officer from Raffles

Girls’ Primary School, is one of the

28 participants from 18 schools who

attended the full-day workshop that

aims to create a pool of competent first

aiders.

As part of Seacare Manpower’s

ongoing effort to serve organisations

better, the equipping session,

conducted by Mr Raymond Lim from

Emergencies First Aid & Rescue, was

aimed at equipping Seacare Manpower

staff with the relevant skills so that they

could better serve their employers when

the need arises.

Trainees who attended the first aid

course, were given a boost in confidence

when dealing with emergency situations

in their workplace. Providing health

and safety and first-aid training will

help cut down potential risks in the

workplace and ensures employees

are appropriately equipped to handle

emergencies. It is an important skill

that can save lives!

The course was a good refresher for me as I have attended first aid courses in the past. It is definitely a must skill to have for everyone. – Mr Tony Tan Yee Jiet, Operations Safety

Executive, CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace

I found this course useful and relevant as I am working in a primary school environment. – Mr Kong Weng Fong, Science Lab Technician, Pei

Hwa Presbyterian Primary School

I found the course very informative. We learnt important skills like how to handle patients in different scenarios during an emergency. Many of the old wives’ tale were debunked, such as putting a spoon in the mouth if someone has a fit.” – Ms Rabbiatun Fazriah Mislan, Lab Resource

Support Executive, Westwood Primary School

First Aid For Children

1 Canberra Pri School Lim Jin Nee

2 Changkat Primary School Rohaidah Binte Basri

3 CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace Tan Yee Jiet Tony

4 Concord Primary School Suzana Binte Sedek

5 Concord Primary School Anita Masip

6 Evergreen Secondary School Lim Hui Kiang

7 Fuhua Primary School Hasnah Binte Mohd Said

8 Greendale Primary School Zeenat Begum Binte Shamsuddin

9 Greenridge Primary School Lim Lay Choo

10 Greenridge Primary School Tan Hong Geok

11 Greenridge Primary School Willisena Bte Ahmad

12 Kranji Secondary School Theeba D/O Packrisamy

13 Lakeside Primary School Tan Yan Tin

14 Mayflower Secondary School Faridah Binte Samsudin

LIFE SAVING SKILLS RECEIVES THUMBS UP

15 Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) Lindy Lim

16 Northland Primary School Noraine Binti Md Amin

17 Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School Kong Weng Fong

18 Raffles Girls’ Primary School Pitrawati Bte Amin

19 Raffles Girls’ Primary School Zee Siew Ling

20 Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd Sulena Supaat

21 Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd Phua Sze Lu

22 Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd Fatimah Bte Mahmod

23 Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd Goh Zhi Yi Priscilla

24 Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd Toh Sor Hong Claudia

25 Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd Nurul Shadrina Binte Jumain

26 St Margaret’s Primary School Nur Hidayah Binte Johari

27 Westwood Primary School Rabbiatun Fazriah Binte Mislan

28 White Sands Primary School Sayani Binte Ahamad



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